A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6174454 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 38655510 epoch_slot_no: 34710 block_no: 6174277 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 23970 time: 2021-08-29 07:23:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1dadb14cae4825794900cb8b495ee1c684d90be38bd35aceeaa40d8d15ad73eBlock Operator
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